PMI New Zealand Project Management Awards 2015
Recognising and celebrating outstanding achievements in the project management profession
Project Management Institute is the world's leading not-for-profit professional membership
association for the project, program and portfolio management profession with over 200 chapters
worldwide. The PMI New Zealand chapter, established in 1994, represents 3,500 project management
members and certification holders.
The New Zealand Project Management Awards are now in their 7th year. These awards have grown
steadily in stature and importance as PMINZ has pursued the recognition of outstanding project
management achievements as a part of its vision for raising the profile of the project management
profession. The award winners were announced on 3rd September 2015 during the PMINZ 21st Annual
Conference in Wellington.
These awards recognise excellence by individuals, teams and organisations in achieving project
management success. All winners are worthy contenders and demonstrate a high standard of project
management practice evident across New Zealand. The award winners were announced on 3rd
September 2015 during the PMINZ 21st Annual Conference in Wellington.
The Project Management Institute of New Zealand (PMINZ) are pleased to announce the winners in
the following categories.
Quest Serviced Apartments Volunteer of the Year
Mike Roberts – South Island Branch
Mike is the current PMINZ Christchurch Branch Certification Preparation Network (CPN) coordinator. He is known for his
energy, availability, responsiveness, and untiring efforts. His commitment to the chapter is valued at a branch level, but
also by the many participants in the CPN programme and who are now certified project management professionals. He is
the archetypal volunteer and should be encouraged to continue contributing to PMI at a local, national and international
level.
Human Systems International Research Achievement Award
Dr Alice Yan Chang-Richards
Dr. Yan Chang-Richards’ research analysed the role of project management in improving the management of postdisaster recovery projects. The focus was on the project governance used in disaster management by looking at the postdisaster reconstruction efforts in Christchurch following the 2010/2011 earthquakes.
Project Plus PMO of the Year
IAG NZ Enterprise PMO, Auckland
The PMO at IAG NZ is an enterprise-wide shared service, which oversees major change across all business units. Its
ambition is to “Maximise the Benefits” from investment in projects. The transformation of the PMO operating model, and
focus on simplicity and value-add, has allowed the PMO service to move from being the project police to a trusted
advisor, leader and centre of excellence for project and programme management services.
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Entity Group Emerging Project Manager of the Year
Graeme Walker – Fonterra
On the project, Graeme is leading the Building Works with a Budget of $17M and responsibility of circa 60 personnel.
Graeme has taken a lead in implementing a change control system and establishing a project office for the onsite project
team. Graeme utilises the technologies available to improve the way existing processes are used to increase productivity
and stakeholder engagement. We believe Graeme has the potential to make a difference in the profession and has what
it takes to be the Entity Group Emerging PM of the Year.
Falcon Training Project Manager of the Year
Chris Jones – Meridian Energy
Project Mill Creek delivered a 26 turbine wind farm northwest of Wellington city which will deliver enough electricity to
service 30,000 homes. Over 1300 people were involved during the construction phase. Chris delivered this project on
time, $10 million dollars under budget and had no lost time injuries with over 370,000 man-hours worked.
KPMG Public Sector Project of the Year
Geospatial Future Mode of Operation – Auckland Council
The GFMO project was a key transformation project within Auckland Council to rationalise the geospatial technology
systems. The project was delivered under budget and within the agreed timeframes even though they had to deal with
additional challenges as a result of organisational change. Financial benefits included a $15 million dollar savings over 10
years to the organisation which have begun to be realised.
PMINZ Project of the Year
Cricket World Cup 2015 Overlay – Cricket World Cup 2015 Ltd
The Cricket World Cup 2015 Overlay Project was a highly complex endeavour due to the geographic spread across the
country, involvement of multiple stakeholders and frequently changing scope. Financial constraints and the need to
maintain venues for other events necessitated a compressed 21-day build period with non-negotiable deadlines. The
project was made even more challenging given the high profile nature of the tournament and related media interest.
Despite these challenges, the project was incredibly successful. All eight venues were made operationally ready in time,
budget savings of NZ$400k were achieved, and project stakeholders across the country retain a sense of pride and
accomplishment.
For more information contact
Kevin Jones
Awards Coordinator
M 021 999 023
awards.conf2015@pmi.org.nz
Mike Thompson
PMINZ Executive Officer
M 027 578 1513
mthompson@pmi.org.nz
Becky Bisset
PMINZ Vice President
M 021 909 676
vp@pmi.org.nz
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